On Fri, 25 Feb 2000, John Clarke wrote:
> A couple of weeks ago (9 Feb, subject "Re: [SLUG] PPP0 Autodial") I posted
> some details on how to setup pppd to dial on boot and keep the link up
> permanently. With minor changes, this can be converted to dial on demand
> and not redial automatically (remove the `persist' option in the peer
> file, and don't start it from /etc/rc.d/rc.local). Then do this (as
> root):
I'd urge caution before setting up pppd to use "persist". If you have this
set up, and PPP doesn't connect successfully (e.g. you forget to pay the
ISP bill and they no-logon you, your ISPs modem is broken, your ISP
changes the dialup number - all things I've seen at sites I manage) - then
you can run up Telstra bills very quickly.
Using diald may be more complicated, but at least it has settings that
make it back off dial attempts if it is not connecting successfully.
Whichever you do, set up something to monitor logs so you know what's
happening soon, not when the next phone bill comes in...
Charlie Brady
Aurema Pty Ltd
PO Box 305, Strawberry Hills, NSW 2012, Australia
Email:[EMAIL PROTECTED], Tel: +61 2 9698 2322, Fax: +61 2 9699 9174
"I think it would be a good idea." Ghandi, on Western Civilisation.
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